Sonihull, the Coventry- based leader of the globe’s leading eco-friendly anti-fouling systems, has actually authorized an arrangement with Kongsberg Maritime, the historied Norwegian maritime modern technology team, to be its sole-supplier of ultrasonic anti-fouling systems. The contract covers every application in the Kongsberg Maritime’s series of Kamewa waterjets.
“This agreement is a significant achievement in the current climate,” states Darren A. Rowlands, Chief Executive Officer ofSonihull “Kongsberg Maritime has a very wide field of operation and we can help to improve efficiencies in multiple applications.”
“As the maritime industry faces the challenges of a low carbon future, we are developing zero-harm anti-fouling systems to meet the environmental and economic challenges caused by bio-fouling,” includedRowlands “Our technology unlocks significant margins within existing vessel systems, which extends the viability of the world’s fleet without damaging the environment or impacting operator viability.”
“In waterjet and propeller applications, our systems can improve long-term fuel economy by up to 20%,” claimed Rowlands, including: “In other applications, like box cooler installations, we can reduce capital and MRO costs by up to 95%.”
Sea News, December 14
